This marks the second time President Trump has been targeted in an assassination attempt, following a harrowing incident on July 13, 2024, when he was shot in the ear during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania.
That attack, carried out by 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, left one spectator dead and two others critically injured.
The recurrence of such violence against a sitting president has reignited concerns about political polarization and the rising tide of political violence in the United States.
President Trump’s medical condition remains unclear, with conflicting reports emerging from sources close to the administration. Some claim the president was struck in the shoulder, while others suggest a more serious injury.
The White House has not yet released an official statement, and Vice President JD Vance is reportedly en route to Washington to coordinate with senior officials.
